DTC P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit
DTC P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input
DTC P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
DESCRIPTION
A thermistor is built into the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, of which the resistance value varies according to the ECT.
The structure of the sensor and its connection to the ECM are the same as those of the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
HINT: When any of DTCs P0115, P0117 and P0118 are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECT is estimated to be 80C (176F) by the ECM. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected.
DTC No. |
Proceed to |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
P0115 | Step 1 | Open or short in Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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P0117 | Step 4 | Short in Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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P0118 | Step 2 | Open in Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic) |
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HINT: When any of these DTCs are set, check the ECT by selecting the following menu items on the intelligent tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / COOLANT TEMP.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to monitor the ECT. The ECT sensor has a thermistor with a resistance that varies according to the temperature of the engine coolant. When the coolant temperature becomes low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature becomes high, the resistance drops.
These variations in resistance are reflected in the voltage output from the sensor. The ECM monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the ECT. When the sensor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the ECT sensor and sets a DTC.
Example: If the sensor voltage output is -40C (-40F) for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is an open in the ECT sensor circuit, and sets DTC P0118. Conversely, if the voltage output is more than 140C (284F) for 0.5 seconds or more, the ECM determines that there is a short in the sensor circuit, and sets DTC P0117.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set 0.5 seconds after the engine is next started.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0115:
P0117:
P0118
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
1 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
Standard: Between 80C and 97C (176F and 207F) with warm engine.
HINT:
2 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
Standard: 140C (284F) or higher
3 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
Standard resistance
REPLACE ECM
4 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
Standard: -40C (-40F)
5 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - ECM)
Standard resistance
REPLACE ECM
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
Concept
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Control where forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on special
road conditions or loose road surfaces, for instance
unplowed snowy roads, but with somewhat
limited driving stability.
General information
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Repair
1. STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
(a) Inspect steering wheel off center.
(1) Apply masking tape to the top center of the
steering wheel and steering column upper
cover.
(2) Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100
meters at a constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/
h), and hold the ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance
between the terminals.
Standard resistance
If the result is as specified, do not replace the
engine coolant temperature sensor.
If the result is not as specified, replace the
engine ...